Racing
What Is a Good Time for a 5K Race?
Whether you’re new to running or an experienced runner aiming to improve your performance, one of the most common questions you may be wondering is: What is a good time for a 5K race? The […]
Articles by Christine Luff
Racing
5K Racing Mistakes to Avoid
Whether you’re running your first 5K or it’s been a while since your last road race, it’s important to plan ahead so you don’t make some common 5K racing mistakes. To calm your race anxiety […]
Kids Running
How Parents Can Support Kids’ Running
The benefits of running for kids are tremendous, but parents may be unsure of the best ways to get kids started and help maintain their motivation and commitment. If your child has expressed an interest […]
Running Motivation
8 Ways to Push Through a Training Slump and Improve Motivation
When you’re training for a big race such as a marathon, it’s common to hit a point in your training where you feel like you’re not making any progress or that you’re losing fitness. Whether […]
Kids Running
27 Fun Indoor Physical Activities for Kids
When kids can go outside, there are plenty of options to get them moving. I like to encourage my own kids and the ones I coach on my youth track team to play lots of […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
11 Tips for How to Run a Faster Marathon
Are you hoping to run a faster marathon? An important decision is which marathon to run because your choice can have a huge impact on your finishing time. Do your research and look for […]
Running Basics
Where Can I Run?
One of the things that I love about running is the convenience. In many cases, you can just head out your front door and go for a run. But, beyond that, where can you run? […]
Running Injuries
How to Avoid Heavy and Tired Legs When Running
A runner recently emailed me with a common concern: “Lately my legs feel very heavy and tired during my runs. How can I prevent that?” I can totally relate — I’ve had plenty of runs […]
Running Motivation
Marathon in a Month Running Challenge
Do you want to run a marathon — but just not all on the same day? Then this Marathon in a Month running challenge is for you! This challenge is motivating, fun, and – most […]
Treadmill Running
7 Common Treadmill Running Mistakes
Running on a treadmill can have its unique advantages, such as protection from the elements and unsafe running conditions. But when you take your runs indoors, you need to run properly on the treadmill so you […]